LAFAYETTE, CA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2009) - Advisor Software, Inc., a leading provider of
advice solutions for the advisor market, today announced that Russell
Investments has implemented a special configuration of its ASI Client
Acquisition Solution® for international advisors, with the first launch
serving Russell United Kingdom.

"Russell is already successfully using ASI Client Acquisition Solution to
meet the portfolio construction and proposal generation needs of more than
4,500 U.S. advisors who distribute Russell products. Given this success, we
are excited to work with Advisor Software to help us configure and launch
similar capabilities for our international partners," said Rod
Greenshields, Consulting Director, US Private Client Services for Russell
Investments.

"Advisor Software's mission is to advance the science of wealth planning so
that financial advisors can focus on the art of advice delivery," said Neal
Ringquist, President and Chief Operating Officer of Advisor Software. "We
are excited to further this mission on a global scale in partnership with
Russell. Our goal is to provide investment technology that advisors need in
order to create highly personal and flexible portfolios for every client --
no matter how many clients they have, and we look forward to continuing on
this path."

More About ASI Client Acquisition Solution

ASI Client Acquisition Solution, licensed by financial services
organizations, allows advisors to create more personalized investment
plans, deliver more consistent advice and convert more prospects to clients
across the enterprise. An industry standard application, ASI Client
Acquisition Solution has been used by more than 45,000 advisors nationwide
through some of the largest banks and asset management firms. Key features
of the application include:

Advisor Software, Inc. is a leading provider of advice solutions for the
advisor market. The company has pioneered the first enterprise rebalancing
solution and a unique goal-directed financial planning platform that
combines institutional-caliber analytics and a balance sheet approach to
financial planning. Advisor Software's solutions are designed for a wide
range of asset management firms, broker-dealers, banks, insurance
companies, online brokerages, and other financial institutions, enabling
these institutions and their advisors to deliver more insightful,
actionable investment advice and build stronger, more profitable client
relationships. For more information, visit www.advisorsoftware.com or call
925.299.7782.

About Russell Investments

Russell Investments is an investment firm with global reach, providing
investment products and services to individuals and institutions in over 40
countries. A pioneer in multi-manager investing, and the creator of Russell
Indexes, Russell manages more than US$174 billion in assets (as of
September 30, 2009). Founded in 1936, Russell is a subsidiary of
Northwestern Mutual and is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington. More
information about Russell's investment products and services is at
www.russell.com.